APPEARANCE

• Ensure that “Curriculum Vitae” is spelt correctly.
• Your CV Profile picture must be professional…
• Have a editable and a pdf copy to supply to your recruitment consultant.

COVER LETTER

• Tailoring a cover letter is important. Use it as a tool to highlight your main attributes and achievements suited to the role you are applying for.
• Research your employer and if possible, incorporate aspects of their business culture that you relate to as an individual. Show that you will add value to their business.

CONTENT

• When applying for various positions, make sure you address your potential employer correctly and tailor your application accordingly.
• Your CV must include personal information, allowing for potential employers to contact you easily.
• Clearly highlight all your educational achievements, this will include: qualifications, courses, certificates, in-house training and NSC certificate.

REFERENCES

• Pre-employment checks are a necessity for any hiring business.
• Ensure  you have a reference for each employment stated on your CV.
• The details must be up-to-date and accurate.
• Use credible references of senior managers and mentors. Unfortunately, friends are not an acceptable reference.
• Inform your references that their contact details are on your CV.
• Professionally conducted references can be outsourced to Profile Personnel.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

• It is crucial that your documentation is included in your application.
• All scans documents must be certified and clear. Colour copies are preferable.
• Profile Personnel can verify your qualifications and background checks for you.

Are you looking for a better career opportunity, contact Profile Personnel and enquire about our private CV service. Queries can be directed to Profile Personnel via email to the following e-mail address; info@profilepersonnel.co.za.